Soaring

Lots of things on my mind the past few weeks, but what a great day. I am really getting my motivation back. Brian, and I are getting things done super fast at work. Chris and Jeff are struggling to find things for us to do, which is sweet and sour. It shows that we are hard workers, and get shit done, but it is also leaving us with nothing to do, so we are starting to go home early.

 Today Brian and I got some killer flights together at North Side. It was bitchin. No students, so Chris was able to focus in on us and help me dial my take offs in a little better.

Sweet shot of Brian and I buzzing the hill, I am on the outside.



















Luckily the wind died just in time for me to drive back and make it to my hockey game. (haha awesome jerseys)

Lastly I got to go down to south-central Utah and play some golf and camp with my buddies this weekend. It was really sweet. The views from the course were soooo cool. Here is a shot from a four par that I sunk, giving me an eagle. It was pretty far away. I was supper stoked and started rolling around on the ground :). Maybe I am pretty lucky sometimes.

My motto for this week is "Forever Stoked." Lets hope I can keep this trend going

Don't Stop Breaking Down the Doors

Kam

Spring Fever

The past few weeks have been crazy, but I can happily say that the ball is starting to roll in the right direction for me. I have already been windsurfing twice this spring, made some big improvements already, and cannot wait to get after it again soon on the water.

Here is a shot from the lake, a bit of stoke for sure.

 

Probably wasn't as thrilling as this, but a close second..... maybe?

:)

 

 

Anyways.. Played in my first real hockey game last night. It was super fun, I was a little nervous because I wasn't exactly sure how the whole substituting and face off stuff went, but I caught on pretty fast, had a few shots on goal and 2 assists, we ended up winning 7-0. Not a bad start. Apparently we had 56 shots on goal to their 9..... they really didn't seem that bad, we just out skated them to everything it was a good preseason/warm up game. Oh our team name is the Cluster Pucks ha! awesome. oh and I am number 69 just to make an even bigger joke of things.

Changing gears, I have been having dreams about St. Thomas a lot recently. I miss the people and the islands immensely. I called Sheryl to wish her an early happy birthday, and catch up on lost time. It made me miss STT even worse. I can't wait to go back. If I ever get lost, that is where I will be finding myself again. Such beautiful people and such beautiful scenery. I think of it daily, it helps me keep my laid back good vibes.

Some days I can't help but think "You can take me out of the islands, but you can never take the islands out of me."

Don't Stop Breaking Down the Doors

Kam 

Boop

It's been a while since I last posted. Things are going well, the ball is starting to really roll at Super Fly, I am getting a lot better at the sewing aspect, so the Inspections are coming along really quick. I am excited to get playing hockey soon, first game is wednesday night. I have had hat tricks at the last few drop in's so I am hopeful that I will light it up in the first game.

Short Post.

Don't Stop Breaking Down The Doors

Kam

Womp Womp

So the other day I am ay work, inspecting a glider doing the usual tests, when my boss pulls me aside and says he needs to have a meeting with me. I walk in his office and he goes, "you're fired, sit down and watch this video with me." http://vimeo.com/52673922 this is the video he has me watch. SIIIICK. He is a film nerd, he loves making and watching films. I could definitely get used to having my boss pull me aside to watch some killer films like this.

In case it isn't obvious, I LOVE MY WORK. I have been so lucky to work where I have. It is definitely not the most traditional path, but it is sure one hell of a fun one. I am so glad to be where I am in life right now and I can't wait to see what is around the next corner for me. Which brings me to my next topic. Girlfriend.

It is time I settle my butt down and find a girl this summer. Few problems. I am picky, intimidating, and shy. Not exactly a stellar three things to be when looking for a cool chick. Oh my other huge problem, all the girls I like live far far away from where I am at. FAIL. I could do a long distance relationship, but you can't exactly ask a girl to take you as her man if she is already gone away. Oh well, goals for this summer include find a super rad chick to date, get my P2 paragliding pilots license, backpack trips, train to try and run a marathon, take up fly fishing, throw it down on my bikes, and go on spontaneous trips. Not a bad list, a bit ambitious I'll admit, but my ambition is a huge part of who and how I have become the person I am today.

Sometimes I can't help but think, not all who wander are lost. I am not lost, just wandering trying to take it all in right now. I can't wait for finals to be over so I can focus on the fun things in life.

 

As always, Don't stop breaking down the doors.

Kam

Crazy Days

It has been a while. If there is anyone out there who actually follows my blog, sorry if you have been waiting haha. It has been a hectic few weeks!
The Rundown
Got the job at Super Fly- SOOO STOKED. OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME.

Didn't get the job at Red Bull- Kind of bummed, but after the interview I realized they wanted someone who wasn't who I am, so I am ok with that.

Just finished my last day of the season up at Solitude. Sad day, it is always such a good time up there, with such a fun group of people. It is hard to think I won't see many of them until next November if I return.

Finals! Ugh one of my teachers is killing me, Life is great right now with the exception of my Newswriting class. Long story short, my teacher is a joke. Super stressed over this class, but it is finally starting to hit me, just how close summer is. I cannot wait to get down to southern Utah, and back to Durango. Short post, sorry, but it's something.

Not all who wander are lost.

Don't stop breaking down the doors-

Kam

I believe I can fly

For my entire childhood I would anxiously wait for my birthday to roll around so I could use my one wish for something that I wanted more than anything in the world at the time. I wanted to fly. Just like Robin Williams in Hook, I wanted to pretend I was Peter Pan soaring above everyone else. Somewhere along my path to being a teenager I got the idea that I was "wasting" my wish. It getting time to grow up. I always felt a little cheated as a kid not being able to fly because everyone can do anything if they try hard enough right????

Well yesterday I found out I, that age old cliche is no lie. Here's the story-

I committed to Alaska, I was going to go up and manage the Juneau store for Del Sol. I was going to continue logging my new adventures and life would be awesome. Then the twist. Last week I got a call from a local paragliding company called Superfly. The wanted to have me come in that week and interview.... I had applied a month before on a whim. This couldn't all be happening could it? I knew I was going to Alaska and I was even getting to have one of my best friends come with me.

I figured more interview experience wouldn't hurt and who knows it they might like me enough to let me interview again after Alaska. Friday I went in to Superfly not knowing what to expect. Instantly I was greeted by Chris Santacroce, he was a super nice guy. The two other employees came out and introduced themselves and everyone was so nice. Right away I felt like this was somewhere I needed to be. I should have done a little more research about everything before the interview but I just went into it with my heart on my sleeve.

Before I knew it the interview was up and I was out the door. Immediately I thought of 100,002,084,129 questions I should have asked and things I should have done to show more interest. I really needed some time to decompress, I had just decided to go to Alaska, two of my closest friends were in town on spring break who I hadn't seen in years, one of my best friends was probably going to jail in the next two days, I had three mid terms to do and my mom and I had just gotten into a huge argument about life. I had way too many first world problems.

Monday rolls around and I am riding this stoke from the interview. Everyone I shared the news with was so excited for me. After doing my research I come to find out that my two bosses Chris and Jeff are some of the biggest names in paragliding around the world. Chris Santacroce is part of Red Bulls Air Force team and arguably the best paraglider ever. The guy officially went pro at 17 for hell sakes! Jeff Farrell is an Emmy award winning cinematographer............. I had just interviewed with these dudes totally clueless about who they were. IDIOT.

By noon on Monday I had pretty much succumb to the fact that I did not get the job. The phone call came...... I recognized the number from the week before. It was Superfly. Ashley got on and told me that Chris and Jeff wanted to extend the job offer to me........... Immediately I start shaking. I say I would love to, run back to my table in the library and frantically try to gather my things quietly and get out of the building so I can break my composure. I instantly start calling all my family and close friends to tell them the crazy news. I got the job. I didn't care about the pay (I still hadn't even heard what I was going to make). I didn't care about my mid terms. I was overcome with emotion. I was on cloud nine and anyone within 500 ft could easily see it.  Late last night I got the formal e-mail from Chris extending the job offer to me.

I cannot thank everyone enough for all of the support the past two weeks, helping me through my decisions. They have not been easy. It is no stretch to say LIFE IS GOOD for me at the moment. THANK YOU!

You can be anything. I know it. I am finally going to be able to fly (as much as I want and for free with training from my awesome bosses!!!!!!! crazy). Never let life get you down. Sometimes in our darkest hours is when we find out just how bright our light can be. If you have suffered through this long blog post, I hope it was worth your time. As always-

Don't Stop Breaking Down the Doors

-Kam

Oh by the way this is a video of my new boss... so crazy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lXYWWXRVaoE

Decisions.....

Just got a call from Superfly Utah, a local paragliding company. They want me to interview for their repair/inspection job. The listing said they want someone who is just fun to be around and has basic knowledge of a sewing machine..... I applied a few weeks ago, long before Alaska was on the table.
I made lots of pillows as a kid with my grandma, and made seat covers for my jeep. That's about as much knowledge as I have on a sewing machine. I said that in my cover letter and apparently that was enough to get them interested. I have always dreamed of going skydiving a lot and eventually ending up in a wingsuit. Call me crazy. I probably am, but I have always felt that jumping off a cliff in some whacked out suit was something that I needed to do. Is this my chance to get into the industry?

I have no idea what to think. I am so torn right now between my bike riding/Alaska/paragliding job.

Elated, confused, anxious, stressed. Which is the best path for my future? I know I will love wherever I end up this summer. But damn these decisions are tough.

Oh and I am most likely going to impulse buy a bmx bike today. I want to really progress my riding, and right now I think that comes in the form of a little bmx bike.

WISH ME LUCK!

Don't Stop Breaking Down the Doors

-Kam